@Haydn *******

the problem is that it is difficult to just travel around on a long-term visa due to the 90-day checkins and the TM30. I’m like you. I had been bouncing around before the pandemic. I was scheduled to go to Phuket on /20, but a personal medical emergency stopped me, then the pandemic. I’ve been to Thailand 3 times but never the islands. Anyway, I don’t think the type of travel we like is easy on a long-term visa. I’m still trying to figure out if it’s even possible without an Elite Visa.

Right now, enjoy your trip. When you get home, go to the press with your story. Get as much attention as possible. Be as public as possible. Make some noise.

Enjoy! I'm so jealous!

@Jeremy *******

only temporarily. They are already believing this variant may be much more mild, although more contagious. This may affect decisions.

@Joseph *****

as long as there are people unwilling to take simple precautions, lockdowns will continue to be necessary. Sadly, the people complaining the most are the ones causing us to be in this situation

@Felix ***

the bans are pretty stupid. They discourage scientists, or the governments scientists are in, from announcing their findings when an issue is found. Just because the new variant was found in Africa, does not mean it started there nor that it is even close to being isolated there (which it already was not). It only means S. Africa had great scientists who identified it.

@JP *****

well, I’m glad we got that settled…twice.

@Florian *******

right? This is the key question

@Dana ******

excellent advice

@Paul ******

Me too. I prefer to carry very little cash.